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Each TV station has a receiver that needs to be uniquely licensed to receive a game's satellite signal. If the license is misconfigured at either end (or a legit issue with the transmitter not encoding against that particular license successfully), then there can be issues with the station receiving a clean feed.

From what I've read this afternoon from various sources, it's not WSOC's fault, but rather an issue with the signal that they were receiving to send out. If the feed coming in to the station is wonky, then the station has no way to fix it by themselves.

Depends on the network, and which service you're looking at. There are three(?) major TV listing providers that each power different systems -- which is why Comcast's guide may be different from Spectrum's or Dish, as an example. If the station didn't provide their data to the listing providers in a timely manner, their local-specific info won't show in the guide. For at least one of those services, it's a minimum 24 hr turnaround for them to distribute updates (and with that, no guarantee the update will be pushed to all devices by then). So it's not like the station can provide updates in near real-time.

Contact the station programming dept directly and request the Panthers coverage. The stations have enough leeway to determine which games to carry. Hopefully this list will help you determine which games you'll need to call to complain about: I use the weekly TV NFL maps to determine which games I get to watch at home vs having to go to the bar for. There's some advance awareness that comes into play as well --- (ex: "ooooh, the Falcons are playing at 4p that weekend, there's a chance local Fox will air the Panthers game at 1p maybe")

Not on that opening drive sack/fumble thing. (disclaimer: was pretty much the only play I saw) (disclaimer #2: YAY, FOOTBALL"S BACK!)

Presenting, the APPLE PIE HOT DOG

The thing I don't like about locast is that if you don't pay for it, you have to re-sign in every X minutes to maintain the connection. On the other hand, it's a (reasonable, free, and supposedly legal) solution to live-watch something when the cable company/local station has a dispute.

check the thread over in the Huddle Lounge for that discussion...

Netflix (and possibly other streamers eventually) is starting to purposefully block access to users who utilize known VPN IPs to cut down on the geofencing workarounds.

It's coming, more than likely

From a strictly legal perspective, the answer you'll most likely receive is "go to a sports bar or find a friend with Sunday Ticket and bring them pizza every week to watch at their house" Other folks here will probably offer suggestions on working around the broadcast geofencing, and there's a thread over in the Huddle Lounge talking about the business of TV streaming and potential future of things like Sunday Ticket. But whatever solution that is, we won't see until next season at the earliest. If you're out of a local broadcast market (check your local listings), then you're at the mercy of the local programmers as to which game they want to air. For some reason, Honolulu FOX is airing the Panthers pre-season game this weekend, IIRC. The CBS and FOX apps *might* allow you to self-select your ZIP/market to watch your "local station" via OTT device, but that may only pertain to local programming rather than national content (ie the local news). If it's a national game, you might be able to catch it on the NFL app. I'm pretty sure I watched both MNF and SNF on that last year.

True on the "not local" comment, but you get what I meant. Ebay is not an option for the same "online regret/return/re-buy" runaround I'm trying to avoid. Thx for the Brawley's tip. Added to the list of future places to hit

Yup, and that's fine. But it's also pricey when I've done it.

Looking to make a road-trip to pick up some new Panthers gear now that the season is approaching ('cause I like to actually SEE the stuff I'm buying rather than the online buy-wait-try-exchange-repeat cycle for some things). Plus, it's a road trip, and can pick up some local NC beer varieties along the way too. Other than purchasing stuff at the Official Panthers Store at the stadium, which is always on the list --- where are some regular, run-of-the-mill retail places that you'd suggest including on a stop-by itinerary that usually have a fairly decent selection? The usual places with Panthers gear that I would normally go to include (in no particular order): Kohls Academy Sports / Dick's sometimes Sams Club / Costco (if you hit them at the right weekends) Target Walmart Even picked up a 1/4-zip pullover that wasn't avail anywhere else in the right size at a Harris Teeter up near Concord one time, but I think that was a rarity rather than something to expect as normal. Recommendations on best order/locations to hit around Charlotte to minimize drivetime and maximize shopping opportunities appreciated. (ex: Cox Rd in Gastonia is usually worthwhile in terms of proximity of the above businesses to each other, but doesn't necessarily has wide selection. And surprisingly, one time a Target outside of Greenville SC had a small selection of gear in the right sizes vs Target closer to Charlotte that had run out) More importantly, *when* would you suggest making a run to maximize availability options? I've found making a run in August doesn't always work well, but don't want to roll too late in the season to miss out on fun stuff.

People still drink Bartles and James or Mikes Hard Lemonade, too. And let's not forget Zima. The hard seltzer segment grew too fast to not fail as it has - bev companies were too fast to jump onto the bandwagon rather than figure out what it was that people actually want.

This may be helpful (from 2018, so it may be a bit outdated) --- especially with InBev buying A+B recently When it comes to "craft beer", this is who owns what. Slightly more interactive/viewable: https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2018/07/craft-beer-connections-brewery.html

Eggplant, both appropriate to the conversation and totally inappropriate -- all at the same time.

(it feels weird awarding "pie" in a thread about diet and monitoring caloric intake)

These things: because they LOOK like innocent chocolate chip cookies, but OH MY GOD WHAT'S LEAKING OUT OF ME?!?! (and also, from a marketing viewpoint: is that supposed to be a cup of the end result in the photo OR the cookie dunking companion? So many questions here from a casual not-the-target-market observer)

Let's start with today's announcement: "HARD MOUNTAIN DEW" Because asking for a "Dew and Vodka" (or whatever your alcohol preference happens to be) is too difficult? https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/pepsico-and-boston-beer-to-create-alcoholic-mountain-dew-drink.html

One warning sign that legit car dealerships look at is how much cash are people looking to put down. If it's $10k or more, then they have to fill out "the form" (IRS form 8300). It's one indicator of potential money laundering. Also, if the buyer insists on paying "$9,999" specifically to avoid "the form" Of course, the dealer could still fill out that form for lower cash payments if something feels shady to them, such as if a buyer comes in every six months to flip their last purchase into a new ride..... or if the buyer doesn't try to do any negotiation for a lower price.

Recent car purchase, we got a better price by going with dealer financing vs paying cash outright -- paid it off with the first monthly payment (was minimal interest, so worst case it would have cost.... let's say... $50 interest...... which wasn't outrageous and still lower than going without financing). Not all car financing will support fee-free early pay-offs, so check that is an option for you before being surprised with some sort of unexpected fee. Funny thing is that here we are one month after final payment, dealer financing *finally* sent postal mail to say "here's what you can expect with your new car/financing/warranty/etc...)

Don't use the "monthly payment" value as a discussion point when negotiating. Nobody should be getting a 7 year car loan anyway, new or used. Five years max, and pay it off in three/four. https://www.npr.org/2019/10/31/773409100/the-7-year-car-loan-watch-your-wallet

yup, been that way for at least a year+ now. Corvette fans are rabid about their vehicles (buddy of mine is in a corvette club) you might want to check your local corvette club to see what's avail from them as they upgrade, or they may have a "preferred dealer" who can put you on a waiting list for a decent priced model.

Sure, I get the point you're making. Winning generates jersey sales, I'm all for that. But this is at *training camp* - there's no reason to be wearing opposing team jerseys when you're a guest in that particular location. Sorta like when you're lucky enough to get sideline passes for a game. Either wear the jersey/colors of the team whose sideline you're on, or go neutral. I hope we never see Falcons Red or TB Orange on the Panthers fan sideline before a game. -=-=- That being said -- a few years ago when Peppers was playing for GB, I was forced to go to a Green Bay fan bar to watch the CARvGB game (we won that game, it was fantastic). I wore a CAR Peppers jersey on purpose -- still showed support for the Panthers, and to the casual GB observer it looked like I was supporting at least one GB player. I certainly wouldn't have shown up at a GB bar wearing a Brett Favre Vikings or Jets jersey. Point being - and I don't know if this will make sense or not: FORMER PLAYER + FORMER TEAM'S JERSEY = Can wear it at player's new team events, can wear it at player's former team events FORMER PLAYER + NEW TEAM'S JERSEY = Don't wear it at former team events